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Mollie Lawson 1879–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1879

Birth Location: Hancock, Tennessee

Death Date: 26 Feb 1938

Death Location: Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Alexander Berwer

Mother: Nancy Vaughn

Spouse(s): Jess Goussan

Children(s): William Lawson, L Lawson, Emmett Lawson, Ray Lawson

The story of Mollie Lawson began in 1879 in Hancock, Tennessee. Mollie Lawson married Jess Goussan, and had children including Emmett Dewy Lawson, L C Lawson, Ray Lawson, William Elisha Lawson. Mollie Lawson passed away in 1938 in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Mollie Lawson began in 1879 in Hancock, Tennessee.
  • Mollie Lawson married Jess Goussan, and had children including Emmett Dewy Lawson, L C Lawson, Ray Lawson, William Elisha Lawson.
  • Mollie Lawson passed away in 1938 in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Berwer
1856–1932
Birth Location: Hancock, Tennessee
AB
Nancy Vaughn
1856–1880
Birth Location: Hancock, Tennessee
NV

Spouses(s)

Jess Goussan
1881–1964
Birth Location: Hancock, Tennessee
JG

Children(s)

William Lawson
1901–
Birth Location: Tennessee
WL
L Lawson
1900–1981
Birth Location: Hancock, Tennessee
LL
Emmett Lawson
1905–
Birth Location: Tennessee
EL
Ray Lawson
1913–1982
Birth Location: Tennessee
RL

Mollie Lawson's Ancestors

Self
Mollie Lawson
1879–1938
Birth Place: Hancock, Tennessee
Parents
Alexander Berwer
1856–1932
Hancock, Tennessee
Nancy Vaughn
1856–1880
Hancock, Tennessee
Grandparents
Ambrose Brewer
1818–1863
Hancock, Tennessee
Lucy Brewer
1822–1873
Tennessee
James (L.) Vaughn
1834–1891
Tennessee
Lucinda Seal
1836–1913
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Joab Brewer
1781–
Nancy Hammons
1786–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Brewer
1753–1855
Mary Richardson
1753–1847

Mollie Lawson's Descendants

1.
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Mollie Lawson (abt 1879–26 Feb 1938) m. Jess Goussan (abt 1881–16 Feb 1964)
  1. 1. William (Elisha) Lawson 1901–
  2. 2. L (C) Lawson 1900–1981 m. Dora (Lillie) Alder 1903–1972
    1. 1. Jesse (Wade) Lawson 1927–1992 m. Hazel (Goursonette) Teague 1930–2002
    2. 2. Benny (Alder) Lawson 1933–1999
  3. 3. Emmett (Dewy) Lawson 1905–
  4. 4. Ray Lawson 1913–1982 m. Dima Lawson 1913–
    1. 1. Mildred (Ann) Pruitt 1936–1993 m. Jerry (Richard) May 1930–2008

Mollie Lawson's Timeline

10 Records

1877
20 Mar 1877
Birth of Mollie Lawson in Hancock, Tennessee
Hancock, Tennessee
1878
abt 1878
Birth of Mollie Lawson in Hancock, Tennessee
Hancock, Tennessee
1879
abt 1879
Birth of Mollie Lawson in Hancock, Tennessee
Hancock, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 1
Mollie Lawson resided here in Hancock, Tennessee, USA
Hancock, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Mollie Lawson resided here in Civil District 15, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 15, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Mollie Lawson resided here in Civil District 5, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Mollie Lawson resided here in Civil District 4, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Mollie Lawson resided here in District 6, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
1938
24 Feb 1938
Age 59
Death of Mollie Lawson in Sneedville, Hancock, Tennessee
Sneedville, Hancock, Tennessee
1938
26 Feb 1938
Age 59
Burial of Mollie Lawson in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America
Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1877
    Event Place: Hancock, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 4
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Hancock, Tennessee; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2341987
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 1259; Page: 267B; Enumeration District: 089
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 15, Hancock, Tennessee; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1241575
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1878
    Event Place: Hancock, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1744; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 98

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1879
    Event Place: Hancock, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1503; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1375516

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hancock, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 1259; Page: 267B; Enumeration District: 089

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 15, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 15, Hancock, Tennessee; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1241575

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1503; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1375516

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1744; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 98

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Hancock, Tennessee; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2341987

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sneedville, Hancock, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1938
    Event Place: Sneedville, Hancock, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 4
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1938
    Event Place: Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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